Hokky Situngkir (BFI): Exploring Ancient Architectural Designs with Cellular Automata. From Zocalo Public Square, how does design improve our well-being? A review of Architecture as Icon: Perception and Representation of Architecture in Byzantine Art by Slobodan Curcic and Evangelina Hadjitryphonos. The Town That Corbusier Built: Respect for the design of Chandigarh, India, is growing, even as the modernist city is showing wear — but who will care, if access to its most impressive monuments is restricted? A look at 5 buildings and monuments that caused a stir. Geometry of the Spirit: The Air Force Academy Chapel combines the soaring forms of Chartres with the imagery of fighter jets aloft. Something to Love Among the Ruins: Three young architects offer a beautiful alternative to modernism’s ravages. An interview with John Pawson, father of modern architectural minimalism. Architecture informs history: Clusters of ancient architecture in central China have recently been entered on the world heritage list. Architecture and our duty to beauty: We all have a responsibility to make the best of our surroundings, yet the political classes are reluctant to be arbiters of taste — that has to change. A look at the weirdest buildings in the world. God's Architect: Austen Ivereigh on the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona. With his U.S. Institute for Peace set to open in Washington, Israeli-born Moshe Safdie takes his place among the world’s leading architects. A review of American Glamour and the Evolution of Modern Architecture by Alice T. Friedman. Has New York architecture missed its moment? Cool design and environmental conscientiousness intersect in Venice, where the latest Architecture Biennale is also one of the best. A review of Architecture's Evil Empire? The Triumph and Tragedy of Global Modernism by Miles Glendinning. An interview with Owen Hatherley, author of A Guide To The New Ruins of Great Britain.
